The Kenya Conference of Catholic
Bishops (KCCB) - General Secretariat is the National Administrative,
facilitative and Coordinative arm through which KCCB undertakes all those
responsibilities which express the KCCB mission in Kenya.
KCCB is the prime recipient of the
grant entitled Kenya AIDS Response Program (KARP) awarded by Centers of Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) in March 2011 under the U.S. President’s Emergency
Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) concentrates on HIV prevention, care and
treatment Western Kenya Region.
Head of Clinical Services and Delivery
Job Objective: Provide clinical oversight and takes strategic
leadership in the technical component of the program
Key activities and responsibilities
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Support the Chief of Party and the
Director of Programs to lead the program management structure and participate
in donor reporting, technical oversight, linkages, representational and
strategic aspects of the program.
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Facilitate didactic and clinical
mentoring in comprehensive HIV care for KARP TA Team and direct technical
service providers in liaison with medical officer in charge of TA Team
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Take lead in the review of clinical outcomes
and utilized program data to prioritize medical interventions and for
continuous quality improvement
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Provide clinical oversight of the
KARP and work closely with the TA Team to understand and monitor the clinical
aspects of the programme
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Monitor and evaluate implementation
of Kenya AIDS Response Program activities while coordinating them across all
the implementing sites and stakeholders.
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Coordinate with existing internal
programs to ensure synergies between them and KARP project recipients
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Represent KARP in all technical
meetings including the County Technical working groups meetings and other
related forums to ensure program quality and sustainability.
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Take leadership in responding to the
technical aspects of funding opportunities
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Monitor, evaluate and facilitate
improvement of technical staff performance.
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Coordinate development of program
abstracts in key thematic areas for sharing with the development partners and
other stakeholders for quality improvement.
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Performs related work as required and
carries out any other essential tasks related to the KARP and General
Secretariat’s goals that may reasonably be assigned
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and
Surgery (M.B.Ch.B or equivalent) and a Master’s degree in Medicine, Pediatrics,
Obs/Gyn or Public Health
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5-7 years working experience in
management of Clinical programs preferably in a HIV program setting. Working in
a USG environment will be an added advantage.
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Previous experience in AIDS Relief
Clinical Services will be an added advantaged.
Clinical Officer / Nursing Officer –
PMTCT
Job Objective: Provide PMTCT technical assistance and
backstopping to KCCB-KARP Health facilities.
Key activities and responsibilities
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Provide on-site clinical mentoring in
PMTCT and comprehensive HIV care to KARP Health facilities.
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Work closely with staff at each
health facility to improve the management of HIV infected pregnant mothers,
exposed children and their integration into the CCC.
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Assist KCCB-KARP in developing
evidence-based protocols and clinical tools for management of infants exposed
or infected with HIV, pediatric ART and clinical management of HIV infected
children and adolescent.
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Facilitate proper implementation of
written protocols relating to PMTCT and HIV care at KCCB-KARP health facilities.
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Organize and conduct regular training
for health care workers and PMTCT including pediatric HIV care and counselling.
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Support implementation of Kenya
National Guidelines and other relevant guidelines relating to PMTCT and
Pediatric HIV Care.
Required Qualifications and Key
Competencies
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Diploma in Clinical Medicine &
Surgery or Diploma in Nursing from Kenya Medical Training College or any
recognized institution.
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Higher Diploma Training or Degree
(Bachelor of Clinical Medicine, Bachelor of Science in Nursing) will be an
added advantage.
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ART Management training and relevant
job experience of at least three (3) years working experience after internship
in a CCC set up.
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Must be Registered and Licensed with
the Clinical Officers Council or Nursing Council of Kenya.
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Working in a US Grants environment
will be an added advantage.
Health Systems Strengthening Program
Officer
Job Objective: To strengthen institutional capacity for
sustainability
Key activities and responsibilities
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Develop/review the HSS strategy for
the program and oversee implementation
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Assess and support institutional
capacity strengthening for sustainability
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Coordinate development and
dissemination of organizational planning tools, training modules, policies and
procedures to support program implementation.
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Facilitate the implementation of
continuous professional development (CPD) trainings for management track
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Coordinate and review work planning,
monitor progress and submit status reports
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Generate periodic, collaboration and
networking reports and submission to the Supervisor.
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Support identification of potential
HSS partners for synergy and resource optimization.
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Facilitate effective collaboration
and networking with all levels of government and other stake holders.
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Strengthen institutional capacity to
improve efficiency and effectiveness
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Document and disseminate best
practices
Required Qualifications
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Higher diploma or degree in Health
Systems Management, Nursing or Health and Development
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Training/mentoring skills required
Cross cutting Skills/qualities
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Strong organizational skills and
ability to work in a team-oriented, culturally diverse environment.
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Excellent interpersonal skills, sound
judgment, communication skills, and ability to identify and resolve policy and
operational constraints effectively.
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Ability to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.
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Ability to facillitate learning
experience using innovative training methodologies and mentor other other
clinical staff.
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Excellent oral and written communication
skills along with excellent IT skills.
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Have excellent facilitation skills
with emphasis on adult learning techniques
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Competent practitioners in their
areas of specialization
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Participate in the development of the
continuation application documentation and breaking down of specific roles for
direct reports.
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Prepare monthly activity schedules as
per the annual work plan
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Must be mature, respectful and a
person of attested integrity
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Is a committed Christian
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Is able to serve people of all types
of temperament.
For more details about the above
positions, kindly visit KCCB Website: www.kccb.or.ke
How to Apply:
Send your application CV and cover
letter to:
The General Secretary
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops
P.O. Box 13475-00800,
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops
P.O. Box 13475-00800,
Nairobi.
Email: hr@catholicchurch.or.ke
Applications should reach him by 4th
January 2016
NB: Only qualified candidates will be
shortlisted.